I'm going to say this much and please don't take it the wrong way. You seem like you don't know a whole lot about engines or ecu management. With that said, rebuilding the internals of a motor with less than common knowledge or tools is another recipe for disaster. I know you want to learn but its going to cost you ALOT to learn this way. The best way to get this up and going is to just buy a jy motor that is complete. Install the motor and let us figure out your fueling/timing dilemma. One the car is sorted out, work on the two engines you have at your own pace to assure that you are learning and using the proper tools and procedures. I'm pretty sure once you get the car sorted out, it will have much more power and reliability than before even with a jy engine. Then your probably going to forget about the two other engines all together. Raj In a message dated 9/12/2008 9:27:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
hi, so, I have a "new" long block, (reciprecating mass, head, oil pump and oil pan), which I had planned on transffering all the bits and pieces to from the "old", lunched motor. I had planned on doing this w/o opening the "new" motor. however, once I saw that there were rodent nesting materials in the intake with the valves opened I decided it would be prudent to see if any nut shells, etc had gotten into the cyl's, so I removed the head. (see I am learnig ) Good News, no nuts, Bad news water had been sitting in 2 cyl;s and caused a ring and a half of rust to form on the 2 cyl's ( the fun just never ends :). So, I decided to open the "old" motor as well and discovered badly burned pitons and angled cyl walls. At this point, I see two options: 1) hone the "new" motor (with ~55K miles), and see if the rust is only surface rust. IF (only S.R) THEN. - Maybe pop out the pistons and replace the rings and rod bearings /* (a suggestion from a mechanic friend) */ - swap bits from "old" motor including head and maybe crank ELSE IF ( it is better/less expensive to use the "old" block) /* since the "old" motor and crank has been machined ( bored/decked/balanced/new baerings), and is painted and is the original) */ - have the "old" block bored out to 20 - 30 over with new pistons/rings.and assemble it ELSE - have the "new" block machined - transfer the "old" bits and crank (forgive me my poor "C" p-code, it has been a while) your constructive comments are appreciated, peter ____________________________________ Psssst...Have you heard the news? _There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com_ (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) . **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)
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